At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
Saputo Dairy UK’s brands include the nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City, along with Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, or Utterly Butterly. We’re proud to offer a flexible and autonomous working environment where innovation and sustainability are at the heart of what we do.
Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable packaging in one of the UK’s most beloved food businesses? We’re looking for a visionary leader to drive packaging innovation across our Cheese and Plant-Based categories. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work cross functional, influence strategic direction, and deliver impactful solutions that align with our sustainability commitments. If you're passionate about packaging, people, and purpose, this could be your next big move.
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…
Leading all technical packaging development across Cheese and Plant-Based categories, including NPD, Innovation, Sustainable Packaging, Value Engineering, and Process Improvement.Managing the NPD approval process and packaging development from concept through to launch, ensuring due diligence at every stage.Driving the innovation capture process to build a robust pipeline of packaging ideas aligned with new technologies and brand platforms.Establishing and delivering a Packaging Sustainability roadmap in line with the Saputo Promise.YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…
Technically qualified to degree level or equivalent.Experienced in food packaging development within FMCG.A strong communicator with the ability to influence and motivate across all levels.Commercially astute with experience managing and reporting on R&D packaging budgets.Organised, with excellent time management and multitasking skills.Creative, innovative, and investigative with a strong understanding of packaging materials and industry trends.Experienced in project management and familiar with Stage-Gate processes.WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…
Bonus scheme paid out quarterly
Flexible working hours, including up to 2 days per week working from home, after initial training period
Autonomous and inclusive working environment
Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
Enhanced employer pension contributions
Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
Long service recognised every 5 years
Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
Discounted branded products
Free, onsite parking
Individual allocated lockers
Subsidised staff restaurant
25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Closing date: 10 June 2025 Applications received after this date may not be able to be considered.
Priority will be given to those currently at risk of redundancy or within a consultation process who exhibit the required skills for role.
Please ensure your manager is informed before applying for this position.
Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also boast a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio, which includes the Vitalite and Sheese brands, as well as manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.